Process for converting a box neckline to a sweetheart or v-neck neckline

ABSTRACT

A process permits conversion of a box neckline to a sweetheart or v-neck neckline in a garment proximate an undergarment. The process includes the following steps, not necessarily in order. First is inserting a small hook beneath the undergarment. The undergarment is pushing the small hook downward. Next is inserting a large hook, which is connected to the small hook by a central member, over the box neckline of the garment. After that is pulling the box neckline downward with the large hook proximate the undergarment which pulls the box neckline downward making the sweetheart or v-neck neckline on the garment.

RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority to provisional patent application U.S. Ser. No. 61/710,220 filed on Oct. 5, 2012, the entire contents of which is herein incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND

The embodiments herein relate generally to fashion and personal accessories.

Prior to embodiments of the disclosed invention, garments with a dull box neckline could not be altered without sewing. However, some users would like to wear the box neckline garment, but with a sweetheart or v-neck neckline instead. This would require a seamstress to alter the neckline or attempt to sew a new neckline themselves. Embodiments of the present invention solve this problem.

SUMMARY

A process permits conversion of a box neckline to a sweetheart or v-neck neckline in a garment proximate an undergarment. The process includes the following steps, not necessarily in order. First is inserting a small hook beneath the undergarment. The undergarment is pushing the small hook downward. Next is inserting a large hook, which is connected to the small hook by a central member, over the box neckline of the garment. After that is pulling the box neckline downward with the large hook proximate the undergarment which pulls the box neckline downward making the sweetheart or v-neck neckline on the garment.

In some embodiments there is bending the large hook to have a first portion extending distant the central member. Such that the first portion is immediately adjacent to a second portion that extends parallel the central member. In some embodiments there is bending the small hook to have a round portion connected with a parallel portion; wherein the parallel portion is parallel to the central member.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The detailed description of some embodiments of the invention is made below with reference to the accompanying figures, wherein like numerals represent corresponding parts of the figures.

FIG. 1 is a front view demonstrating pre-invention-application state of the garment neckline.

FIG. 2 is a front view demonstrating post-invention-application state of the exemplary garment neckline.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4 is a section detail view of an embodiment of the invention along line 4-4 in FIG. 2.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN EMBODIMENTS

By way of example, and referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, user 22 desires to change neckline 18 on garment 16 from a box neckline (FIG. 1) to a sweetheart or v-neck neckline (FIG. 2). This can be done by utilizing neckline device 10 with undergarment 20. Neckline device 10 is shown in more detail in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4.

FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 show neckline device 10 in more detail. Neckline device 10 comprises a central member that is bent into large hook 14 and small hook 12. Large hook 14 is bent having a first portion extending distant the central member. The first portion is immediately adjacent to a second portion that extends parallel the central member. This configuration is particularly effective for securing a portion of neckline 18 given the shape of many garments. The second portion prevents inadvertent removal of neckline device 10. In some embodiments, large hook 14 is adorned with various jewelry.

Small hook 12 comprises a round portion connected with a parallel portion. The parallel portion is parallel to the central member. This configuration is effective for securing small hook 12 under undergarment 20 while preventing inadvertent removal of neckline device 10.

A process for converting a box neckline to a sweetheart or v-neck neckline in garment 16 proximate an undergarment 20 includes the following steps which are not necessarily in order. First is inserting small hook 12 beneath undergarment 20. Undergarment 20 is pushing small hook 12 downward. Next is inserting a large hook 14, connected to the small hook 12 by a central member, over neckline 18 of garment 16. Large hook 14 grabs neckline 18 and pulls neckline 18 proximate undergarment 20 which pulls the box neckline downward making a sweetheart or v-neck neckline.

Persons of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate that numerous design configurations may be possible to enjoy the functional benefits of the inventive systems. Thus, given the wide variety of configurations and arrangements of embodiments of the present invention the scope of the invention is reflected by the breadth of the claims below rather than narrowed by the embodiments described above. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A process permits conversion of a box neckline to a sweetheart or v-neck neckline in a garment proximate an undergarment; the process comprises: inserting a small hook beneath the undergarment; wherein the undergarment is pushing the small hook downward; inserting a large hook, which is connected to the small hook by a central member, over the box neckline of the garment; pulling the box neckline downward with the large hook proximate the undergarment which pulls the box neckline downward making the sweetheart or v-neck neckline on the garment.
 2. The process of claim 1, further comprising: bending the large hook to have a first portion extending distant the central member; wherein the first portion is immediately adjacent to a second portion that extends parallel the central member.
 3. The process of claim 1, further comprising: bending the small hook to have a round portion connected with a parallel portion; wherein the parallel portion is parallel to the central member.
 4. The process of claim 1, further comprising: bending the large hook to have a first portion extending distant the central member; wherein the first portion is immediately adjacent to a second portion that extends parallel the central member; and bending the small hook to have a round portion connected with a parallel portion; wherein the parallel portion is parallel to the central member. 